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I've completed my model on fusion for my first multitool I want to attempt to assemble. I studied one of my old multitools for a good idea on how the device works to hold and lock all the different tools into the frame. It's not too complicated, mostly just a series of springs that are part of...

I'm really struggling in just brazing heavy brass. It's said that the process is just the same as soldering with a torch. I tried using flux paste, as well as flux coated bronze brazing rods; and it's easy enough to bind the solder as that is all that melts; but unlike silver soldering it does...

For the pair of shears I'm working on, I'm trying to find the best technique to level both blades flush with each other for them to cut properly. I tried using my forge and my 20 ton hydraulic press but the surface is not left flat. I do have a backing plate attached to my belt grinder but that...

The arbor on the end of the shaft of my drill press is in terrible shape and doesn't hold the chuck well enough to keep it at the center of the shaft. If you look at the original arbor in the first picture the arbor is part of the shaft, so it is a tapered shaft. In this case I will need to cut...

What is the required HP to work metal? I am looking at the affordable 8 x 13 wood lathe from KMs tools https://www.kmstools.com/king-canada-8-quot-x-13-quot-variable-speed-wood-lathe.html However I'm not sure if it can be used with metal. What exactly is the difference between a metal and wood...

I Just purchased the new XTool D1 Pro 20W diode laser engraver. The tool works great for engraving, but I was a bit disappointed in the 20W module when it could not cut the 3/8" hard wood that I use for my knife handles. The 20W module does have enough power to engrave stainless steel which is...

I finally got around to finishing my custom display case that I've been meaning to build for a more professional presentation of the knives and other projects that I intend to sell. The frame I wanted to make more beautiful than the appearance of simple wood stain; so I chose to go for the use...

My Air compressor keeps tripping the breaker when ever it tries to start pumping more air into the tank with any pressure above 10 psi. When I use my plasma cutter and the compressor looses too much pressure, I need to empty the remaining air pressure for it to start and keep running without...

Hi, Does anyone have, a decent 2hp motor they could spare, or know of a good deal for a used or new motor? The motor I had installed on my 2x72 belt grinder shorted somewhere when I installed the single phase VFD, and now neither the motor nor the VFD works. I have a 2hp 3 phase motor and a...

I was doing some research on building a good coal forge, when I came across an article on the induction forge/heater. Depending how much it would cost in electricity, a heater that efficient would be very useful for wrought iron work, and maybe blade smithing if the coil were big enough...